Figure 2
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Power Supply:
Before plugging your units in, be sure the source
voltage in your area matches the required voltage for your American
DJ
®
Simple Scan™ units. The American DJ
®
Simple Scan
™
system is
available in a 120v and 220v version. Due to variations in line voltage
from venue to venue, be sure to plug your units into a wall outlet with
a matching power supply before attempting to operate.
Data Cable Requirements:
Your units require a standard 3-pin
XLR microphone cables for data input and data output (Figure 1).
The system includes three cables. If you require cables of different or
extended lengths, you may uses any standard
microphone cable or construct your own. If you
are constructing your own cables, be sure to
use standard two conductor shielded cable (this
cable may be purchased at almost all pro sound
and lighting stores). Your cables should be made
with a male and female XLR connector on either
end of the cable. Also remember that DMX cable
must be daisy chained and can not be split.
Notice:
Be sure to follow figure three when making your own cables.
Do not use the ground lug on the XLR connector. Do not connect the
cable’s shield conductor to the ground lug or allow the shield conduc-
tor to come in contact with the XLR’s outer casing. Grounding the
shield could cause a short circuit and erratic behavior.
Figure 1
DMX512 IN
3-PIN XLR
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT
OUTPUT
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT
OUTPUT
SOUND
REMOTE
CONTROL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT
OUTPUT
DMX512
DMX+,DMX-,COMMON
1
2
3
Termination reduces signal errors and
avoids signal transmission problems
and interference. It is always advisable
to connect a DMX terminal, (Resistance
120 Ohm 1/4 W) between PIN 2 (DMX-)
and PIN 3 (DMX +) of the last fixture.
1
2
3
1
2
3
DMX +
DMX -
COMMON
DMX512 OUT
3-PIN XLR
Figure 3
Simple Scan™
Set Up
1 Ground
1 Ground
XLR Male Socket
XLR Pin Configuration
3 Hot
2 Cold
2 Cold
3 Hot
XLR Female Socket
Pin 3 = Data True (positive)
Pin 2 = Data Compliment (negative)
Pin 1 = Shield
MASTER
SLAVE 1
SLAVE 2
SLAVE 3
1 2 3
5
4
7
9 10
8
6
ON
1 2 3
5
4
7
9 10
8
6
ON
1 2 3
5
4
7
9 10
8
6
ON
1 2 3
5
4
7
9 10
8
6
ON
MASTER
SLAVE 1
SLAVE 2
SLAVE 3
1 2 3
5
4
7
9 10
8
6
ON
1 2 3
5
4
7
9 10
8
6
ON
1 2 3
5
4
7
9 10
8
6
ON
1 2 3
5
4
7
9 10
8
6
ON
Simple Scan™
Set Up
Master Slave Settings:
The Simple Scan System can run in to
different master/slave settings; synchronized or program. In synchro-
nized mode the slave units will follow the master heads movement
step for step. In program mode the master unit will send different com-
mands to the slave units resulting in a more intelligent and dynamic
light show. Before plugging your units in, be sure the dip switches are
set to the proper Master/Slave Setting. The dip switches are located
next to the lens
Follow the dip switch setting below to obtain a completely synchro-
nized light show. Head movements will match step for step.
Follow the dip switch setting below for a programmed light show. Head
movements will vary and take instruction from the master unit for a
more dynamic light show.
